Panasonic KX-TG2570F User manual

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KX-TG2570B
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
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Charge the battery for about 7hours before initial use.

Before Initial Use
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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Sewice, where available, are telephone
company services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display
a caller's name and phone number. Visual Call Waiting, which displays
a second caller's name and phone number whi(e the user is on another
call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting.
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iAttach your purchase receipt here. 1
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For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368
[] AC Adapter (p. 11)
Order No. PQLV10Z [] Telephone Line
Cord (p. 11)
one
[] Belt Clip (p. 72)
Order No.
PQKElOO84Z1
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I-or Des[ I-'erTormance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Nickel-Metal
Hydride (Ni-MH) battery powers
the handset. Charge the battery
for about 7hours before initial
use (p. 12).
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless
radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the
recommended base unit location is:
Away from electrical appliances such In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
as a TV, personal computer or another with no obstructions such as walls
cordless phone.
as.
Note:
While using the handset:
-- ff you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be
heard from the receiver. Move away from the microwave oven and
closer to the base unit.
-- If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near
another cordless phone's base unit, noise may be heard. Move away
from the other cordless phone's base unit and closer to your base unit.

Contents
Location of Controls ............................................................................ 6
Displays ................................................................................................ 8
Settings ................................................................................................. 11
Connections ........................................................................................ 11
Battery Charge ................................................................................... 12
Selecting the Dialing Mode ................................................................. 14
Selecting the Line Mode ..................................................................... 15
Programmable Functions ................................................................... 16
Storing Your Area Code ..................................................................... 17
Storing a Second Area Code .............................................................. 18
Setting the Auto Talk Feature ............................................................. 19
Selecting the Ringer Volume .............................................................. 20
Preparing the Answering System ...................................................... 21
Greeting Message .............................................................................. 21
Programming Summary for the Answering System ............................ 23
Time and Day Adjustment .................................................................. 24
Selecting the Caller's Recording Time ............................................... 26
Selecting the Number of Rings ........................................................... 27
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Making Calls ......................................................................................... 28
Answering Calls ................................................................................... 30
With the Handset ................................................................................ 30
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) ............................ 30
Caller ID Service .................................................................................. 32
Using the Caller List ............................................................................ 34
Viewing the Caller List........................................................................ 34
Calling Back from the Caller List ........................................................ 36
Editing the Caller's Phone Number .................................................... 37
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory ................................... 38
Erasing Caller List Information ........................................................... 39
Using the Directory ............................................................................. 40
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ................................... 40
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols ............................................ 42
Finding Items in the Directory ............................................................ 44
Dialing from the Directory .................................................................. 45
Editing an Item in the Directory ......................................................... 46

ErasinganItemfromtheDirectory....................................................47
Intercom...............................................................................................48
TransferringaCallUsingtheIntercom..............................................49
SpecialFeatures..................................................................................50
AutomaticSecurityCodeSetting........................................................50
HowtoUsethePAUSEButton
(ForAnalogPBXLine/LongDistanceServiceUsers)...................50
ForCallWaitingServiceUsers...........................................................51
TemporaryToneDialing(ForRotaryorPulseServiceUsers)..........5!
FLASHButton.....................................................................................52
Automatic Answering Operation ........................................................ 53
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ......................................................... 53
Listening to Messages ........................................................................ 54
From the Handset ............................................................................... 56
Erasing Messages ............................................................................... 57
Pager Call ............................................................................................. 58
Storing a Pager Number ..................................................................... 58
Storing Your Home Telephone Number ............................................. 60
Pager Mode Setting ............................................................................ 62
Setting the Unit to Call a Pager .......................................................... 63
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone .................................. 64
Setting the Remote Code ................................................................... 65
Voice Menu ......................................................................................... 66
Direct Remote Operation .................................................................... 68
Remote Operation with the Handset .................................................. 70
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Using the Belt Clip ............................................................................... 72
Using an Optional Headset ................................................................. 72
Battery Replacement ........................................................................... 73
Adding Another Phone ........................................................................ 73
Before Requesting Help ...................................................................... 74
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 80
FCC and Other Information ................................................................. 82

Location of Controls
Handset
Antenna
Display (p. 8)_
Button
(p. 28, 30)
[=FUNCTION/EDIT]
Button
(p. 16, 20, 37,
Button
[.CALLWAIT/FLASH_
Button (p. 51,52)
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Charge Contacts (p. 13) .........
,Headset Jack (p. 72)
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_/_ Button
(p. 48)
Navigator Key
([_,_, BACK_, OK_)
_(p. 16, 29, 34, 40)
(Channel)
Button (p. 16, 29, 34, 44)
-- (PLAYBACK/PAUSEI
Button (p. 50, 56, 63, 70)
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Base unit
-- Antennas (p. 3, 11) --
Charge Contacts
(p. 13)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator
CALLER ID
Indicator q
[ANSWERONJButton
and Indicator
(p. 53, 54
Button
(p. 22, 57)
LREPEAT/REW_
(Rewind) Button (p. 55)
(Fast Forward)
Button (p. 55)
(GREETING) Button
(p. 21)
/OLUME [_, @
Buttons (p. 21, 31,54)
HOLD/RINGER
Button (p. 20, 31)
LOCATOR/INTERCOM]
Button (p. 48)
[DIGITAL SPopHONE_)(Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p. 30)
i Display (p. 10)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 21, 30)
(NEW MESSAGE) Button (p. 54)
Button (p. 21, 55)

Displays
Both the handset and the base unit show you information and instructions
on their displays. These display prompts are shown below.
Handset display
No items stored
Recharge ,_
,/[ I]i_
12 new calls
{ill]
12 new calls
v:New A:Old
Talk
01 06 35 till]
Out of range
Save error
TINAROBINSON
1-000 222-3333
Not available
The Caller List is empty or there are no stored
items in the directory.
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(p. 12).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength (p. 12) while the handset is
on the base unit.
This display will be shown when:
-- you lift the handset off the base unit, or
-- (_ or [] is pressed when the handset is off
the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press []
(New key). To search from the oldest call, press
[] (Old key) (p. 34).
During a conversation, the display shows the
length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35
seconds). The battery strength is also displayed.
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Move closer to the base unit.
While programming, the handset lost
communication with the base unit. Move closer to
the base unit.
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller's name and number after the first ring.
or [], OK (_, [PLAYBACK/PAUSEI or
[INTERCOM] was pressed while the base unit was
not in the stand-by mode.
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JACK SMITH ]
111-2222
II:20A JAN12 ×3
Paging
Press INTERCOM
Intercom
00-00-07 (III]
Intercom hold
00-01-12 (III]
NANCY BROWN
1 000-222-3333
- --Waiting ....
Please lift up ]
and try again
Memory is full
Ann
1234567890
Answering
system setting
(lII]
Remote
operation {IIl]
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
-- the caller's name,
-- the caller's number,
-- the time and date of the last call
(ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and
-- the number of times called (ex. 3 times).
The base unit is paging the handset (p. 48).
The handset and the base unit are in the
intercom mode (p. 48).
An outside call has been put on hold by the
handset user in the intercom mode. To release the
hold, press [_D or IDIGITAL SP-PHONEJ(p. 49).
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 51).
[_ or (_ was pressed while the handset was on
the base unit. Lift the handset and press [_ or
(_ again.
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory memory
is full (p. 38, 41).
This is a name from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
The unit is in answering system programming
mode (p. 23).
The handset is operating the answering system
remotely (p. 70).

Displays
Base unit display
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The clock needs adjusting (p. 24).
Your greeting message was not recorded
correctly. Record it again (p. 21).
The unit is in the answering system programming
mode.
The speaker volume level is set to "5".
You can select:
-9 levels (0-8) while using the answering
system (p. 21, 54).
- 8 levels (1-8) while using the speakerphone
(p. 31).
12messages have been recorded.
Memory is full. Erase some or all of the
messages (p. 57).
The recording time is set to "greeting only"
(p. 26). (The display is blank.)
The base unit ringer volume is set to OFF
(p. 20).
The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 63).
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Connections
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent itfrom being
disconnected.
Hook
Power Outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
Single-Line Telephone
Jack (RJ11C)
_s. Telephone Line Cord
Raise the antennas.
• USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR POLV10
(Order No. PQLV10Z),
• The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the
adaptor to feel warm during use.)
•To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 73.
• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID
services, you cannot access those services.

Settings
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Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 7 hours before
initial use.
• The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights.
Battery strength
IN USE/CHARGE/
Indicator--
You can check the battery strength on the handset display while the
handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call
etc.), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc.
The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset, then
the display will return to the stand-by mode (see next page).
The battery strength is shown as in the chart below.
Display prompt Battery strength
( II II I ] Fully charged
{ IIII ] Medium
{ II ] Low
",( I]," (flashing) Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
-- "Recharge" is displayed on the handset,
-- "t I]" flashes on the handset display, or
-- the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use. Recharge 1
• If you DO NOT recharge the battery for more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating "Recharge" and/or "( I]" will continue to
flash,

Battery information
After your Panasonie battery is fully charged (p. 12):
Operation
near the base unit*
While in use (TALK) away from the base unit
While not in use (Stand-by)
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
Approx. battery life
8-9 hours
3-4 hours
14 days
•Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as
viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory items, and ambient
temperature.
• Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry
cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to
grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge
properly.
• If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the
base unit until "Recharge" is displayed and/or "[ I]" flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
• The battery cannot be overcharged.
Stand-by mode (The handset is off the base unit.)
The handset goes into the stand-by mode after you finish using the
handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory items
etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode.
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Settings
Selecting the Dialing Mode
You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base unit.
If you have touch tone service, set to "Tone". If rotary or pulse service is
used, set to "Pulse". Your phone comes from the factory set to "Tone".
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
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2
3
4
5
6
Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].
Press (_ or (_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press OK [_ (Yes key).
Press _ or (_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to"set dial mode".
Press OK [_ (Yes key).
Press [_ or (_ to select "Pulse" or
"Tone", and press OK (_ (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
• The display will return to step 4. To return
to the stand-by mode, press _ or
wait for 60 seconds.
_Redial
Directory
v^ 0K:Yes
Ringer volume
bProgram
v^ OK:Yes
,Save directory
Set flash time
v^ OK=Yes
Set line mode
_Set dial mode
v^ OK=Yes
Dial mode:Tone
v^ OK:Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing _.
•If 3 beeps sound and the display shows "Save error", move closer to
the base unit and try again. If "Save error" is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset (Tone).
Reprogram if necessary.
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Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to "B".
Otherwise the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service may not be
accessible (p. 51), and the unit may not alert your pager (p. 58), Your
phone comes from the factory set to "A".
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
Press [FUNCTION/EDITJ. _Redial
Directory
v^ OK=Yes
Ringer volume
>Program
VA 0K=Yes
>Save directory]
Set flash time]
VA 0K=Yes]
_Set line mode
Set dial mode
VA 0K:Yes
Line mode :A
v^ OK=Savej
Line mode
Press [_] or [_] repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press OK [_ (Yes key).
Press [_9 or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Set line mode".
Press OK [_ (Yes key).
6Press [_ or [_ to select "B" or "A", and
press OK [_] (Save key).
• A beep sounds.
• The display will return to step 4. To return
to the stand-by mode, press _ or
wait for 60 seconds.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing _.
• If 3 beeps sound and the display shows "Save error", move closer to
the base unit and try again. If "Save error" is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset (A).
Reprogram if necessary,

Programmable Functions
You can program the following function items using the handset near the
base unit, The display shows the programming instructions• See the
corresponding pages for the function details•
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
Press {FUNCTION/EDITI.
<Functron menu>
l_Redial _-..,To redial the last number dialed (p. 28).
/
Directory ..............,-!'"'To use the directory (p. 44).
Ringer volume .,.,.f-,-To select the ringer volume (p. 20),
/
Program _ )
_L Press OK {_.
<Function menu>
_.Save directory..,...To store items in the directory (p. 40).
Set flash time
Area code .................
2nd area code .....
Set line mode .....
Set dial mode .....
Talk switching..
TAD program ...........
•To select the flash time (p. 52).
....To store your area code (p. 17).
....To store a second area code (p. 18).
....To select the line mode (p. 15).
....To select the dial mode (p. 14).
....To set the auto talk feature (p. 19).
....To program answering system functions (p. 23)
During programming
*To select a desired function item, press (_ or {_ repeatedly until the
arrow points to that item. Press OK _ to go to the next step.
• You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing _.
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Storing Your Area Code
We recommend that you first program your area code before using the
Caller ID feature (p. 32). Incoming calls from the same area code will then
be recorded in the Caller List without the area code. You do not have to
remove the area code before calling back or storing. When incoming calls
from a different area code are received, "1" will automatically be added
before the area code.
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].
Press _or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program",
Press OK [_ (Yes key).
Ringer volume
_Program
v^ OK-Yes
_Area code
2nd area code
VA OK-Yes
Area code
Enter area code
Area code :123
OK-Save
Area code :123
Press [_ or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Area code".
Press OK [_[] (Yes key).
• The current setting is displayed. If no area
code has been stored, "---" will be
displayed.
Enter your area code.
• If you enter a wrong number, press BACK
[_] and enter the correct number.
Press OK [_ (Yes key).
• A beep sounds.
• The display will return to step 4. To return
to the stand-by mode, press _ or
wait for 60 seconds.
To erase the area code
Press BACK [_[] in step 6.
• If a "2nd area code" has been stored (p. 18), it will also be erased
automatically.
• You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing _.

Programmable Functions
Storing a Second Area Code
You can also program a second local area code. This area code does not
require "1" before it when dialing. After storing this area code, the display
will show the 10 digits (3-digit area code plus 7-digit phone number) after a
call is received from that area code. Calls will be recorded in the Caller List
without "1". You cannot store a second area code unless your area code is
stored first (p. 17).
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
Press [FUNCTION/EDIT]
Press (_9 or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press OK (_ (Yes key).
Ringer volume
_Program
v^ OK-Yes
Area code
_2nd area code
VA OK=Yes
2nd area code
Enter area code
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5
6
7
Press (_ or (_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to"2nd area code".
Press OK (_ (Yes key).
• The current setting is displayed. If no
second area code has been stored, "- -"
will be displayed.
• If 3 beeps sound, your area code is not
stored. Store the code first (p. 17).
Enter a second area code.
• If you enter a wrong number, press BACK
[_ and enter the correct number.
Press OK (_ (Save key).
• A beep sounds.
• The display will return to step 4. To return
to the stand-by mode, press _ or
wait for 60 seconds.
2nd area code [
:124 1
OK=Savej
2nd area code
:124
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To erase the second area code
Press BACK [_ in step 6.
• You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing _.

Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing [_{] If you want to use this feature, turn
the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to
OFF.
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
Press IFUNCTION/EDIT].
Press [_[] or [_ repeatedly until the arrow Ringer volume
points to "Program". _.Program
v^ 0K:Yes
Press OK [_] (Yes key)
4
5
6
Press [_[] or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Talk switching".
Press OK [] (Yes key)
Press [][] or [_ to select "on" or "off".
Press OK [] (Save key).
• A beep sounds.
• The display will return to step 4. To return
to the stand-by mode, press _ or
wait for 60 seconds.
,Talk switching
TAD program
v^ OK:Yes
Auto talk :Off
VA OK:Save
Auto talk :On
• You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing _.
• In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the
Auto Talk feature OFF.
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Programmable Functions
Selecting the Ringer Volume
With the handset
You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. if set to OFF,
the handset will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
Press [FUNCTION/EDITI.
Press [] or [_] repeatedly to select
"Ringer volume". Press OK [_
(Yes key).
Press [] or [][] to select the desired
volume.
•The selected volume is displayed and
rings.
•To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold
(_[] until 2 beeps sound.
• The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
To turn the ringer ON, press [_] or [_
in step 3.
• The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
,Redial
Directory
V^ OK=Yes
)Ringer volume
Program
v^ OK:Yes
Ringer ]
HIGH Low ||||me High
VA
I Ringer High
LOW LOW II
VA
OFF Ringer off
V^
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With the base unit
Make sure that the unit is in the stand-by mode.
• To select HIGH (preset) or LOW,
press [HOLD/RINGER]. (Each time you press
the button, the ringer volume will change and
the selected volume will ring.)
•To turn the ringer OFF,
press and hold [HOLD/RINGER] until 2 beeps
sound. "l_Tt'_l ftFJt" will be displayed.
•To turn the ringer ON,
press {HOLD/RINGER].
The ringer will sound at the HIGH level. [HOLD/RINGER_